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Since the onset of COVID-19, online learning has been transformed into a standard part of the school day for students and teachers around the globe. While virtual learning may help schools safely continue operations during the coronavirus pandemic, the framework does pose new cybersecurity risks as students and teachers log into the virtual classroom.
Microsoft has confirmed that Android apps are coming to Windows 11 and users will be able to try mobile apps on the desktop operating system soon, but the general availability has been delayed. Ahead of the beta testing with Insiders, Microsoft has already published the placeholder for the Android subsystem in the Microsoft Store.
The operators behind the REvil ransomware-as-a-service staged a surprise return after a two-month hiatus following the widely publicized attack on technology services provider Kaseya on July 4. It's not immediately clear if REvil is back in the game or if they have launched new attacks.
The dark web servers for the REvil ransomware operation have suddenly turned back on after an almost two-month absence. On July 2nd, the REvil ransomware gang, aka Sodinokibi, used a zero-day vulnerability in the Kaseya VSA remote management software to encrypt approximately 60 managed service providers and over 1,500 of their business customers.
The person who reformatted the Guntrader hack data as a Google Earth-compatible CSV has said they are prepared to go to prison - while denying their actions amounted to a criminal offence. The pseudonymous person spoke to The Register by email late last week after dumping the personal data of 111,000 UK firearm and shotgun certificate owners online in a CSV formatted for ease of importing into Google Earth, pinpointing gun owners' homes.
Twitter has introduced today Safety Mode, a new feature that aims to block online harassment attempts and reduce disruptive interactions on the platform. Once enabled on a Twitter account, Safety Mode is designed to automatically and temporarily block users for seven days when using harmful language in replies, quote tweets, and mentions in your conversations.
Continuing to use online tests after the pandemic will help organizations deliver certifications quickly and at scale, says Questionmark. Global demand for modern technology skills is rapidly outstripping supply.
researcher has revealed the discovery of a federal terrorist watchlist that includes 1.9 million records, which were available online without any security protections."The watchlist came from the Terrorist Screening Center, a multi-agency group administered by the FBI," he wrote in the post.
A secret terrorist watchlist with 1.9 million records, including classified "No-fly" records was exposed on the internet. Millions of people on no-fly and terror watchlists exposed.
If you're reading this post, there is a pretty good chance you're interested in hacking. The cybersecurity industry is booming right now, and ethical hacking is one of the most lucrative and challenging niches.